As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered professional to serve as Assistant/Associate Professor of Primary Care. This position will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by contributing to the education and development of future osteopathic physicians through excellence in teaching, clinical skills education, mentorship, and scholarly activity.
Reporting directly to the Chair of Pre-Clinical Skills and the Assistant/Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Primary Care will be responsible for teaching, curriculum development, clinical skills instruction, assessment, and student support primarily within the first and second years of medical students.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of and activities in Introduction to Clinical Medicine(ICM) 1 & 2 (ex: Clinical Systems, Physical Diagnosis, Early Clinical Experience, Medical Simulation courses, and related programs)
- Participate in learning activities of ICM 3 & 4
- Develop, direct, and oversee, in partnership with collaborating faculty and Clinical Chairs, opportunities for Clinical Skills development using simulation in the pre-clerkship and clerkship period
- Participate in establishing and monitoring the goals, objectives, and content of the Introduction to Clinical Medicine Course 1 & 2 in collaboration with the Chair of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Skills.
- Ensure course content maps to the NBOME Core Competencies, NBOME Blueprint, and the EPAs.
- Coordinating clinical skills education in collaboration with the Chair of Pre-Clinical skills and Chair of Clinical Clinical Skills and the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs
- Participate in the OSCE program for Osteopathic students across all four years
- Participate in Interprofessional Education Events
- Develop and deliver clinical lectures in systems courses across OMS1 and OMS2, Professional Identity Formation, Clinical Colloquium 1 & 2
- Developing and/or review assessment methodologies
- Developing learning objectives, activities, and assessment methodologies to assure program goals/outcomes
are met
- Monitor course and program evaluations, and aggregate student performance, to assure high quality
experiences and learning outcomes
- Direct (co-direct) courses/ components as required
- Function as a content expert for clinical skills education within and, as appropriate, outside of the COM
- Provide mentoring and guidance to faculty, staff and students
- Participate in committees articulated by the MU-WCOM faculty addendum
- Contribute to the advising processes, procedures, and activities to support MU-COM students in their pursuit of desired GME placement
- Assist, as needed, in advising learners who are having difficulty achieving expected learning outcomes and work with faculty in the formulation of targeted skills development and remediation plans.
- Participate in preparation for and conduct of COCA accreditation site visits
- Engage in teaching, service, and scholarly activity and research
- Serves as a faculty participant in the Professional Identity Formation Series, Clinical Colloquium 1 & 2
- Promote and foster an innovative teaching and learning environment conducive to academic excellence
- Coordinate activities consistent with the mission, strategic goals and objectives of MU and MU-WCOM
- Advances the vision and strategies of the Dean for the efficient and effective operation of the WCOM
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of COM or the SVP of Health Professions
University Expectations
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
- Adheres to Marian University policies and procedures.
- Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students, subordinates, and supervisors.
- Communicates regularly with supervisors regarding departmental initiatives and concerns.
- Meets departmental productivity and performance standards.
- Participates in the development of departmental goals, objectives, and systems.
- Assists in establishing departmental measurements that align with and support the University’s strategic goals.
- Adheres to departmental budget guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To be qualified for this position the candidate must meet the following requirements:
- A DO or MD degree with AOA or ABMS board certification in a primary care discipline (family medicine,
internal medicine, or pediatrics, others considered).
- At least two (2) years of experience teaching in academic/private settings or GME
- A proven track record as a clinician teacher, and public servant in a variety of settings
- Hold an unlimited license to practice medicine in the state of Indiana
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For Consideration All Applications Require:
- Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
- Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.
Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
https://www.marian.edu/faith (https://www.marian.edu/faith)
Essential Functions:
Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
